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Martine Franck
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Martine Franck
- 'Gérard Hardy in Les Clowns, Théatre du Soleil, Aubervilliers', outskirts of Paris, 1969
- Signed recto and verso
Titled on reverse - Gelatin silver print
- Image size: 43.5 x 59.5 cm / Paper size: 48.9 x 59.5 cm
Silver print. Signed in ink in the lower margin. Signed and titled in ink on the reverse.
Provenance
Directly from the artist
Literature
Martine Franck, D'un jour l'autre, Paris, Seuil, 1998, ill. p. 41
Condition
This print is in overall good condition. With light handling marks throughout, two cracks to the sheet in the lower margin (approx 5 cm each), and two cracks in the upper margin (approx. 2 cm each), only visible in raking light, and with a rip to the sheet in the upper margin (approx. 1 cm), away from the image, and slightly softened corners.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
During all the years Martine Franck documented Ariane Mnouchkine and her avant-garde theatre collective, she took countless photos of the rehearsals and performances of the troupe at the Théâtre du Soleil.